2. Consider the illustration of a standard metric scale across the two lines. 51 6 7 8 9 10 a. Write a short definition of least count, and state what the least count is for this ruler. b. Show how to determine x, the distance between the two lines. Record data in mm. (See the illustration inside the manual.) Result: x = mm

2. Consider the illustration of a standard metric scale across the two lines. 51 6 7 8 9 10 a. Write a short definition of least count, and state what the least count is for this ruler. b. Show how to determine x, the distance between the two lines. Record data in mm. (See the illustration inside the manual.) Result: x = mm

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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